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Educating the veterinary profession and the public is a goal of the
American Heartworm Society .
PETCO's strategy is to offer its customers a complete assortment of
pet-related products and services at competitive prices, with superior levels
of customer service at convenient locations , by hiring pet lovers and training
them to become counselors to our pet-loving customers.

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BALTIMORE , During the American College of
Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum in Baltimore on June 1, the AHS announced
the "2005 Guidelines for the Diagnosis, Prevention and Management of Heartworm
Infection in Dogs," and the "2005 Guidelines for the Diagnosis, Prevention and
Management of Heartworm Infection in Cats.
Launched in August 2004, Think Adoption First encourages PETCO customers
to consider adoption before the purchase of any companion animal.

This category is for book sellers selling specialist titles relating to Pets-Animals.

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PETCO Stores Nationwide to Host 'Think Adoption First' Weekend

This Saturday
and Sunday, join PETCO and its community adoption partners to help raise
awareness on animal welfare and find loving families for homeless pets.

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com, Think Adoption First urges customers to seek adoptable animals
in the community as a first option, providing informational kiosks and
in-store adoption opportunities to a larger variety of rescue organizations.

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One reason for this is compliance - making sure the medicine
has been given properly by the pet owner.

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But
because of some concerns with breaks regarding animals on preventives that
still contracted heartworms, the AHS recommends a more conservative testing
routine.

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But, even if doses are accidentally
skipped , the drug is still beneficial to the pet.

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When switching from one product to
another , it is necessary to test more often.

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"Each year, dogs and cats die needlessly from complications to this very
preventable disease," says Charles Thomas Nelson, DVM and President of the
American Heartworm Society. Through the PETCO Foundation, PETCO endeavors to be a community
leader in promoting the welfare of companion animals, as well as the
importance of the human-animal bond.

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The new 2005 guidelines recommend annual
testing, testing in between prevention product changes, and year-round
prevention in order to manage heartworm disease. More than 2,700 non-profit grassroots animal
welfare organizations from around the nation have received support from the
Foundation.

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PETCO does
not sell dogs or cats, and for over 40 years has worked with shelters to find
homes for millions of adoptable animals, but the stores do offer small
animals, reptiles and birds.

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" The American Heartworm Society
(AHS) has updated guidelines so veterinarians can readily educate pet owners
about this potentially fatal illness.org . "With this program, PETCO is giving animals
of all kinds a second chance at life by helping them find their forever
families.

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It may be too difficult to document when an animal hasn't been
checked in three years, and therefore, annual testing will ensure that an
infection is caught in plenty of time to effectively manage it. Two-Day Adoption Fair to Highlight PETCO's Commitment to Animal Welfare

SAN DIEGO, This weekend, PETCO stores
across the country will host a pet adoption fair to celebrate the one-year
anniversary of the company's "Think Adoption First " program. In conjunction with online partner
Petfinder."

PETCO (Nasdaq: PETC) is a leading specialty retailer of premium pet food,
supplies and services with a commitment to quality animal care and education. The
PETCO Foundation, PETCO's non-profit organization, has raised more than $24
million since inception in 1999.

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American Heartworm Society Announces 2005 Guidelines

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In the past, if a dog had been on preventive methods routinely, it was not
necessary to test every year, perhaps only every two to three years. In these instances, there are specific time periods to retest in
order to ensure the pet is protected.

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Pet owners sometimes switch between prevention medications, for any number
of reasons.
Most veterinarians recommend year-round heartworm prevention, even in
seasonal areas. Also, monthly heartworm preventives have activity against intestinal
parasites, which inadvertently infect three to six million people every year.
These preventives protect pets and people. You can find the guidelines at
http://www.

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Contact: Lea-Ann Germinder
Germinder + Associates
(816) 822-0192

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"Think Adoption First not only increases the visibility of adoptable dogs
and cats in the area, it raises awareness that local rabbits, birds, and small
animals are also in need of good homes, " says Paul Jolly, Vice President and
Director of the PETCO Foundation.

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Surveys show that probably only 75
percent of the prescribed doses are given. PETCO operates more
than 750 neighborhood stores in 49 states and the District of Columbia.

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If given consistently over a
12-month period, it 's possible to actually stop worms from developing into
adults.